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Two white low-profile DDR5 memory modules side by side

G.SKILL

G.SKILL Flare X5 32GB (2×16GB) DDR5-6000 CL28 desktop RAM F5-6000J2836G16GX2-FX5W

SKU CH-8TQT-HPGFZ MPN F5-6000J2836G16GX2-FX5W

Dual-channel 32 GB DDR5 kit at 6000 MT/s with CL28 timing, 1.40 V operation and AMD EXPO support for Ryzen 7000 and 9000 series builds

  • Total capacity32 GB (2 × 16 GB)
  • Rated speedDDR5 6000 (PC5 48000)
  • CAS latencyCL28
  • Memory timings28-36-36-96
  • Rated voltage1.4 V
  • Buffer typeUnbuffered / Unregistered
  • Low-profile 33mm height fits compact builds easily
  • AMD EXPO profile enables one-click DDR5-6000 overclocking
  • Dual-channel 32GB kit delivers 6000 MT/s bandwidth
  • Tight CL28 28-36-36-96 timings cut latency for Ryzen CPUs
  • White heat spreader cools hand-screened ICs at 1.40V

Flare X5 DDR5-6000 CL28 Kit

This 32 GB dual-channel kit uses two 16 GB DDR5 modules rated at 6000 MT/s with CL28 28-36-36-96 timings at 1.40 V. It targets AMD Ryzen 7000 and 9000 series systems and carries AMD EXPO profiles for one-click configuration on compatible 600, 800, B650, X570, X670 and X870 platforms.

Thermals and Power at 1.40 V

The white aluminium heat spreader dissipates heat from the hand-screened ICs while keeping module height at 33 mm for clearance under large coolers. Operating at the rated 1.40 V the kit runs within standard DDR5 power limits and produces no audible noise because it has no moving parts.

Low-Profile Build and Connector Layout

Each stick uses the standard 288-pin DDR5 edge connector and the reduced 33 mm height avoids interference with oversized CPU coolers in compact cases. The white finish matches light-themed builds and the unbuffered, non-ECC design suits consumer desktop boards without requiring registered DIMM support.

How it compares

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Price $812.99
Pricier than about 90% of the 3,647 comparable items (median $90.99).
Total capacity 32 GB (2 × 16 GB)
Higher than about 70% of the 3,251 comparable items (median 16 GB).
Price per GB $25.41 per GB
Pricier than about 90% of the 3,251 comparable items (median $6.75 per GB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameG.SKILL
Product lineFlare X5
Model nameF5-6000J2836G16GX2-FX5 W
Total capacity32 GB (2 × 16 GB)
Product type288-Pin PC RAM
Product colorWhite
Performance
Rated speedDDR5 6000 (PC5 48000)
Memory
CAS latencyCL28
Memory timings28-36-36-96
ECC supportNo
Buffer typeUnbuffered / Unregistered
Kit configurationDual Channel Kit
Memory profilesAMD EXPO
Heat spreaderYes
Power
Rated voltage1.4 V
Size & build
Shipping weight0.09 kg
Package size220 × 146 × 13 mm
Compatibility
Recommended forAMD 600 Series / AMD 800 Series / AMD B650 / AMD Ryzen Compatible / AMD X570 / AMD X670 / AMD X870 / High Performance or Gaming Memory
More details
LED lightingNone

Questions about this item

How do I install the 288-pin DDR5 modules and which step is often missed?

Align the notch on each 16 GB stick with the motherboard slot key, press down firmly until both side clips click, then enable the AMD EXPO profile in BIOS so the kit runs at its rated DDR5-6000 CL28 1.40 V settings instead of staying at JEDEC defaults.

What maintenance or replacement will the Flare X5 kit need over time?

The white aluminium heat spreader requires only occasional dust removal with compressed air; the unbuffered non-ECC ICs have no user-serviceable parts, so replacement is only necessary if a module fails or a capacity upgrade is desired.

What limit appears first during sustained heavy workloads on this DDR5-6000 CL28 kit?

The 1.40 V operating voltage and 33 mm low-profile spreader mean thermal headroom is the first constraint; prolonged loads can push module temperatures high enough to trigger throttling before the CL28-36-36-96 timings become unstable.

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